The NFL Combine is underway, with media appearance today and drills beginning tomorrow. Six Tigers were invited, and will get a chance to showcase their skills this week in Indianapolis. Edge rusher Zion Young, who could potentially go as high as the first round in this April's NFL Draft, has met with several teams already, and the fits are interesting for sure.
While not every meeting is known, so far according to multiple reports, Young has talked with the Chicago Bears, the New England Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys. All three teams have a first round selection this year, so let's break them all down.
Chicago Bears
The Bears pick at No. 25, and have a huge need at edge opposite of Montez Sweat. In fact, the Bears were the team we mocked Young to just a few weeks ago. While Chicago has a nice offense in place, their defense still needs help, especially getting to the quarterback. They ranked 22nd in the NFL in sacks, and pairing Young with his former teammate Luther Burden could make a nice Mizzou duo over in Chicago--or Indiana...
New England Patriots
The Pats are another team looking for some major edge help after ranking 26th in the NFL in sacks last year. At pick No. 31, there's a decent chance Young may be gone though by the time New England is on the clock, so if they really want him, a trade-up might in store.
Dallas Cowboys
After trading Micah Parsons, it's not secret that the Cowboys need a lot of help on the edge. Demarcus Lawrence left for the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks as well, and the cupboard is pretty bare in Dallas. The Cowboys pick at No. 12 however, and that might be too high for Young. So could a trade down be in store for Dallas?